EU students study abroad; Lithuania attracts foreign students, but data on Lithuanian students abroad is scarce.
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Eurostat data shows 1.76 million international students studied in European Union higher education institutions, with over 11,000 foreign students enrolling in Lithuania. In 2023, foreign students sought bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Lithuania, with health sciences, business administration/law, and engineering being the most popular fields. The Lithuanian Ministry of Education, Science and Sport asserts that Lithuania is attractive to foreigners due to the quality and international nature of its education, offering numerous English programs and partnerships. Most international students come from Ukraine, Belarus, and India. The Ministry states it lacks data on Lithuanian students studying abroad, except through specific funding programs, while an organization assisting students abroad notes hundreds of Lithuanians study internationally annually, with the Netherlands and Denmark being leading destinations. Other countries show trends in international student migration: Italy sees a sharp increase in students studying abroad, with the UK being popular; French students frequently study in Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada; and Spanish students seek international opportunities, with the UK, Germany, and France being popular, and growing interest in the Netherlands.
